Houston RD over Small CR
FairPosted for loadPettis County, Missouri · S 32 T 48 N R 22 W · Structure no. 14349
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houston RD over Small CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston RD over Small CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houston RD over Small CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houston RD over Small CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Houston RD over Small CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Houston RD over Small CR?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Houston RD over Small CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.